Category Archives: A view of life

It was a dark and windy night…….

Posted on 04/11/2013 by magwood

I was aware during the night of some vey gusty weather, with the sounds of the wind whistling outside the window and the scraping of garden furniture moving across the terrace. However it had died down to just breezy this … Continue reading →

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Such wonderful comments

Posted on 09/09/2013 by magwood

I don’t know if this is good blogging etiquette, but I wanted to put together some of the wonderful comments I have received from strangers who have read my blog. As I write this post, I have received a few … Continue reading →

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Noche del Vino XXXVIII, Cómpeta 2013

Posted on 18/08/2013 by magwood

No sooner are the ferias over than it is time for the night of the wine, Competa’s annual celebration of the grape harvest, held every year on 15 August. La Noche del Vino festival developed from an age old tradition … Continue reading →

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The Spanish certainly know how to throw a party

Posted on 10/08/2013 by magwood

The feria season is drawing to an end in our area of Andalusia, Southern Spain. Every July/August the local villages take it in turns to transform their streets into a venue for funfair / equestrian games / pop concert / … Continue reading →

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Getting back to normal, 13 June 2013

Posted on 13/06/2013 by magwood

So life is just about back to normal. It took longer than it should have because, after being home for a week, two things interrupted ‘normal’. On the Sunday afternoon we had been to see one of our favourite bands … Continue reading →

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Back home, 26 – 28 May 2013

Posted on 05/06/2013 by magwood

It as very late Saturday night/Sunday morning when David and I arrived back in Canillas. The only animal at home was Sheba, our beautiful Siamese-looking cat who is actually just a moggie. I called her but she must have been … Continue reading →

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Life after the camino, (falling in love with Santiago) 24 and 25 May 2013

Posted on 26/05/2013 by magwood

David arrived at about 10pm last night (Thursday) and after dumping his bag at the hotel we went towards the old town for a ‘welcome to Santiago’ drink. The next morning we decided against breakfast in the hotel and I … Continue reading →

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Life after the camino, 23 May 2013

Posted on 23/05/2013 by magwood

This morning I fiound a lovely short cut to the inner city through a food market, full of meat, fish and fruit stalls. What a pity I haven’t got access to a kitchen – it all looks fabulously fresh. I … Continue reading →

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Day 21 extra, Cruz de Ferro

Posted on 06/05/2013 by magwood

This was an important day for me – crucial to my camino. The Iron Cross is where pilgrims have traditionally left a stone from their homeland or one picked up along their camino. But more recently it has become a … Continue reading →

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My old Dad

Posted on 30/04/2013 by magwood

Having told you about my Mum, in the interest of gender equality I think I should tell you a little about my old Dad. He was a quiet man – “anything for an easy life” sort of chap. To be … Continue reading →

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Almost there, 13-14 April 2013

Posted on 16/04/2013 by magwood

After my long walk on Tuesday I spent the rest of the week catching up on chores including a huge pile of ironing, pulling yet more weeds, and being creative with needle and thread. First, I made a newspaper pattern … Continue reading →

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Bon voyage, 13 April 2013

Posted on 15/04/2013 by magwood

It is early on Sunday morning. I have just come in from feeding Liana and cleaning the stable on my last day before leaving for the start of my journey. David is having a lie in and all is quiet … Continue reading →

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Spring garden, 8 April 2013

Posted on 08/04/2013 by magwood

We have so many beautiful flowers in our garden at the moment that I can’t resist posting a gallery of colourful splendour. Wild flowers complete with Roly And a few early fruit & veg

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Breaking records and in memory of Gretel, 1-7 April 2013

Posted on 08/04/2013 by magwood

On Monday I set out again, complete with fully loaded backpack, in an attempt to break the 25 km barrier. Roly and I leave home on a bright and sunny day and follow the lorry road to the through track … Continue reading →

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A bit too adventurous

Posted on 07/03/2013 by magwood

Liana is a bay coloured mare who stands 16 hands. She is 11 years old and has an ‘interesting’ personality, not always the friendliest of creatures. She seems to have an inbuilt sullen streak and will often give the impression … Continue reading →

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